NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2024 To grow with the ag retail and large ranching/ farming segments in the western and central regions of the US, Cargill announced the acquisition of two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands – one in Denver, Colorado and the other in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. With the addition of the two facilities, Cargill explains it is better positioned to expand the production and distribution capabilities of its Animal Nutrition and Health business in the US. The transaction finalized on Sept. 3, 2024. Terms were not disclosed. “These two feed mills are a perfect fit for our Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health business in the US to better position us for long-term growth of our full portfolio and serve a range of customers, from the larger farmer/rancher to the local retailer who sells horse treats and pet food,” says Mariano Berdegue, Senior Vice President for Cargill’s Animal Nutrition & Health Americas business. With the Denver mill acquisition, Cargill welcomes more than 35 employees. The mill has dedicated packing lines, which allows for growth with ag retail customers who serve the backyard/hobby farmer and pet owner segments. Cargill points out it will also be able to meet the needs of large farming and ranching operations in the region with the expanded capacity and some additional investments in the operation. The goal is to make this facility a modernized, flagship feed mill. Read more>> Innovators in nutrition, health and beauty, dsm-firmenich announced the opening of its new Animal Nutrition & Health premix and additives manufacturing plant in Sadat City, Egypt. Formally inaugurated on 12 September 2024, the company explained that the facility reflects its commitment to meet increasing demand from midrange and large livestock farms and feed millers for premixes and innovative feed additives. The new production unit serves customers in Egypt, the Middle East, Southern Europe and Africa. By enhancing supply reliability and delivering top-quality products, it is expected to offer dsm-firmenich’s customers greater peace of mind—underscored by the firm’s commitment to excellence. According to the company’s announcement, the new facility, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, is equipped with modern infrastructure and advanced technology from Bühler Technologies, incorporating an integrated plant control system with bar coding. With an annual production capacity of 10,000 tons, the plant is designed to meet the highest standards of production efficiency, food safety, quality, and environmental sustainability. It adheres to the highest international quality and safety standards applicable to specialty feed ingredients. The plant processes a diverse range of specialized animal nutrition products, including vitamins, minerals, and innovative feed additives. Read more>> Cargill expands capabilities with acquisition of two feed mills in US dsm-firmenich opens new premix and additives facility
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